Nutmeg Orchid Society was organized in 2008 and is affiliated with the American Orchid Society.
NSOS meets 12:30 to 4:30 the first Sunday of the month in Unionville, CT. Our monthly meetings offer a Show & Tell table, plants for sale, access to a lending library, and well known speakers from across the United States.
We also offer an annual picnic, an annual orchid show, and other special events that provide opportunities for members to learn about orchids.
Our next meeting is Sunday, 3/2/2025. The topic of discussion is preparing for the fast approaching NSOS Show and Sale.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for
Friday March 21 - set up.
Saturday March 22 - Judging in the a.m. Show & Sale p.m.
Sunday March 23 - Show & Sale 10:00 to 4:00
It takes many hands to make for a successful show and your participation will be needed both in time and, of course, plants!
Go to the 2025 Show tab for more show informaiton.
1/27/25 - Kudos to Rob Dudley (Phrag kovachii) and Barb Putko (Paph. villosum) on their awards at the CAIOS (Cape and Islands) show. (more).
12/8/24 -Congratulations Jeanne McDermott & Tom Mierzejewski - Orchid Digest Diamond Award of Excellence! (more)
11/07/24 - In recognition of NSOS lifetime member Belle Ribicoff's upcoming 100th Birthday, a Lycaste hybrid was named and registered in her honor. (more)
Supporting Orchid Conservation through education.
NSOS provides many tools for our members to learn about orchids. Our speakers provide invaluable information regarding basic orchid care and propagation as well as sharing their visits to natural orchid habitats.
Our Robert Hirnyk library has an extensive collection of books that members can borrow.
NSOS has participated in some amazing events over the years. Here is a look back on some special moments that we have shared.
